Upcoming Events
First Friday Adoration
All are invited to spend time in Adoration immediately following the 7am daily Mass until Benediction at 7pm.
In the Mass and in Eucharistic Adoration we meet the merciful love of God that passes through the Heart of Jesus Christ. - Pope John Paul II
First Sunday of Advent
Today our Advent journey begins. Bless your family advent wreath, lighting the first violet candle. Advent is a time when we are invited to renew the experience of waiting, and longing, for the Messiah.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Support the good work of the OLP Knights at the Pancake Breakfast in the school cafeteria from 8-11am. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, juice and coffee. The best breakfast deal in town.
Men's Faith Sharing Group
Join the men of the parish in the school cafeteria for fellowship and faith sharing from 6:30-8:00pm.
Holy Day of Obligation - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Vigil Mass on Thursday, December 7th at 5:30pm. Friday Mass schedule: 7am, 12:10pm and 1:30pm (school).
“The Immaculate Conception shines like a beacon of light for humanity in all the ages. At the beginning of the third millennium, it guides us to believe and hope in God, in his salvation and in eternal life.” - Pope St. John Paul II
Second Sunday of Advent
Today begins the second week of the season of Advent. All are encouraged to journey and prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ. Strive to take a few moments each day this week to pray together as a family.
Community Advent Experience
Don't get so caught up in preparing for Christ's coming that you forget to prepare yourself to participate in it. Advent activities including: cookie decorating, craft, prayer and packing household items for the Millcreek Food Pantry (Parish Advent Project).
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in the walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:00pm in room B-4 in the school.
Casserole Club - Community Outreach
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Erie City Mission - Community Outreach
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Third Sunday of Advent
With the start of this third week of the season of Advent, we are halfway to Christmas. Help us, Lord, not to dampen the joy of others. Remind us this week to rejoice always and to pray without ceasing. Holy Spirit, guide us so that our lives may be testimony of the wonders and the love of God, so that others might believe through us.
Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and spend some time preparing your heart for the birth of Christ.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
"At this Christmas, when Christ Comes, will He find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving the others with God’s own love and concern.” – Mother Teresa
Christmas Mass Schedule
Sunday, December 24: 5PM, 7:30PM, Midnight
Monday, December 25: 8AM, 10AM
Glory to God in the Highest! May the blessings of God be yours this Christmas.
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in room B-4 at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
Holy Hour for Peace
There is no better way to start 2024. Join us in the church at 11pm with Eucharistic Adoration and prayer for the new year.
First Friday Adoration
Adoration will begin immediately following the 7am Mass and continue until Benediction at 7pm.
"A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an hour spent sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament."- Padre Pio
Epiphany of the Lord
Epiphany House Blessing Prayer:
Bless, O Lord God almighty, this home, that in it there may be health, purity, the strength of victory, humility, goodness and mercy, the fulfillment of Your law, the thanksgiving to God the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. And may this blessing remain upon this home and upon all who dwell herein.
Baptism of the Lord
Christ’s baptism remarkably shows all three Persons of the Trinity at the same time: the Son being baptized, the Holy Spirit descending, and the Father speaking from the heavens. In this event, the Father and the Holy Spirit confirm the deity of Christ, and Jesus submits to his Father’s will, preparing himself to be a perfect sacrifice for us.
Join us for a Holy Hour and Solemn Evening Prayer beginning at 6:30pm.
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in the walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:00pm in room B-4 in the school.
Erie City Mission - Community Outreach
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
A Volunteer Appreciation dinner will be held in the cafeteria on Saturday, January 20th at 6pm. RSVP by calling 814-833-7701.
We could not do what we do as church without YOU!
Casserole Club - Community Outreach
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
RCIA (Rite of Initiation of Adults) Rite of Anointing the Catechumen
In this anointing, the unbaptized (catechumen) receive strength for their journey and help in overcoming the obstacles Satan places in their path to full membership in the church at the Easter Vigil.
Day of Prayer for the Unborn
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration and prayer for the unborn from 7:30am until the Holy Hour at 6:30pm.
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in room B-4 at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools week begins on January 28th. It is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the U.S. This week is an opportunity to focus on the value Catholic education provides to our youth and the contribution it makes to our church and community.
Pastoral Council Meeting
Please remember Pastoral Council in your prayers as they work to create a vision and mission for our parish.
First Friday Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place from 7:30am-Benediction at 7:00pm.
Seeking peace in your life? Come and spend and hour with the Lord who brings peace, love and mercy to all.
Feast of St. Blaise Throat Blessings
In honor of the Feast of Saint Blaise, we will be blessing throats at Mass on Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday February 4th.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
Support the good work of the OLP Knights at the Pancake Breakfast in the school cafeteria from 8-11am. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, juice and coffee. The best breakfast deal in town.
Men's Faith Sharing Group
Join the men of the parish in the school cafeteria for fellowship and faith sharing from 6:30-8:00pm.
Anointing of the Sick at Mass - World Day of Prayer for the Sick
Anointing of the Sick will also be offered at the 11am Mass for all those suffering serious illness in body, mind or spirit. Please sign up in the vestibule before Mass.
World Day of Prayer for the Sick was introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses.
Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday, as it is known in English, is a long-standing tradition of the Catholic Church and it marks a day of indulgence on the last day of ordinary time before the start of Lent, a time of fasting and repentance.
Join us in the school cafeteria for a Mardi Gras celebration at 6pm.
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in the walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:00pm in room B-4 in the school.
Ash Wednesday
Today is a day of Fast and Abstinence. Masses are at 7am, 12:10pm, 1:30pm and 7pm. At 5:30pm there will be an Ashes Distribution Service.
Stations of the Cross
Make Stations of the Cross a weekly part of your Lenten journey. Confession will be available from 6pm until 7pm.
Casserole Club - Community Outreach
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Erie City Mission - Community Outreach
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Rite of Election
This weekend is The Rite of Election for our R.C.I A. Catechumen and Candidates. They now enter the final phase of preparation to receive the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil. Today, they will affirm their intention to join the Church.
Please keep them in your prayers for ongoing conversion during Lent.
1st Sunday of Lent
“In our Lenten journey towards Easter, let us remember the One who “humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross” (Phil 2:8). During this season of conversion, let us renew our faith, draw from the “living water” of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Pope Francis, Lenten Message 2021
Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration
"The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven...." Mother Teresa
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in room B-4 at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
Stations of the Cross
The Lord invites you to walk with Him this Lent. Confession will be available from 6pm until the start of stations.
2nd Sunday of Lent
“Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community and every believer. Above all it is a “time of grace” (2 Cor 6:2). God does not ask of us anything that he himself has not first given us. “We love because he first has loved us” (1 Jn 4:19).”
Pope Francis, Lenten Message 2015
Pastoral Council Meeting
Please remember the Pastoral Council in your prayers as they work to create a vision and mission for our parish.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. This Lent, make Stations of the Cross a weekly part of your Lenten journey. Confession will be available from 6pm until 7pm.
First Friday Adoration
Adoration will take place from 7:30am until Benediction at 7pm.
We should consider those moments spent before the Blessed Sacrament as the happiest of our lives.-St. John Vianney
22:32 Men's Conference 2023
At St. Jude Parish from 8:30am - Noon. All faiths are welcome.
3rd Sunday of Lent
“Lent is a good time to recover the joy and hope that make us feel like beloved sons and daughters of the Father. The Father who waits for us in order to cast off our garments of exhaustion, of apathy, of mistrust, and so clothe us with the dignity which only a true father or mother knows how to give their children, with the garments born of tenderness and love.”
Pope Francis, Homily, 14th Feb 2016
Men's Faith Sharing Group
Join the men of the parish in the school cafeteria for fellowship and faith sharing from 6:30-8:00pm.
Stations of the Cross
The Lord invites you to walk with Him this Lent. Confession will be available from 6pm until the start of stations.
"Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."
First Reconciliation
Please keep our children in your prayers today as they experience God's mercy and forgiveness for the first time.
4th Sunday of Lent
Lent is the time of grace that liberates the heart from vanity. It is a time of healing from addictions that seduce us. It is a time to fix our gaze on what abides.”
Pope Francis, Homily, 6th March 2019
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in the walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:00pm in room B-4 in the school.
Living Stations
Students from Our Lady of Peace School will present the Stations of the Cross. Plan to join us for this moving experience of Christ's passion and death. Confession will be available beginning at 6pm.
Mass book opens for 2025
Mass intentions for 2025 are available beginning today. Stop by the office to schedule.
Casserole Club - Community Outreach
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Erie City Mission - Community Outreach
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
5th Sunday of Lent
“All creation is called, with us, to go forth “from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God” (Rom 8:21). Lent is a sacramental sign of this conversion. It invites Christians to embody the paschal mystery more deeply and concretely in their personal, family and social lives, above all by fasting, prayer and almsgiving.”
Pope Francis, Lenten Message 2019
Pastoral Council Meeting
Please remember Pastoral Council in your prayers as they work to create a vision and mission for our parish.
St. Joseph Table Dinner
Join us for a Prayer Service and Dinner to celebrate the feast of St. Joseph.
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in room B-4 at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
Stations of the Cross
The Lord invites you to walk with Him this Lent. Confession will be available from 6pm until the start of stations.
"Salvation comes through a cross a a crucified Christ."-Andrew Murray
Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday we will enter into Jerusalem with Jesus, and the Church will enter into Holy Week.
“Why did you suffer for me, dear Jesus? For love! The nails…the crown…the cross…all for the love of me!” –St. Gemma Galgani
Chrism Mass
At the Chrism Mass, Bishop Persico blesses the three oils — the oil of catechumens (oleum catechumenorum or oleum sanctorum), the oil of the infirm (oleum infirmorum) and holy chrism (sacrum chrisma); which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in churches throughout the diocese for the year.
24 Hours of Adoration for the Lord
Adoration begins at Noon on March 26th and continues through Noon on March 27th. Come and spend time with the Lord in preparation for the Triduum.
Holy Thursday
The Mass of the Lord's Supper will take place at 7:00pm. Adoration will follow at the Altar of Repose in the school cafeteria until Night Prayer at 11:00pm
The washing of the feet and the sacrament of the Eucharist: two expressions of one and the same mystery of love entrusted to the disciples, so that, Jesus says, “as I have done… so also must you do” (Jn 13:15). – St.John Paul II
Good Friday
Today we commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with services at 1:30pm.
“True reverence for the Lord’s passion means fixing the eyes of our heart on Jesus crucified and recognizing in him our own humanity.” — Pope St. Leo the Great
Holy Saturday
Join us for Morning Prayer at 8am. The blessing of Easter foods (baskets) will take place at Noon.
“The death of the Lord our God should not be a cause of shame for us; rather, it should be our greatest hope, our greatest glory. In taking upon himself the death that he found in us, he has most faithfully promised to give us life in him, such as we cannot have of ourselves.” — St. Augustine
Easter Vigil Services
Celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord and join us as we welcome our newest members, our RCIA candidates and catechumen who enter the church today.
We give glory to You, Lord, who raised up Your cross to span the jaws of death like a bridge by which souls might pass from the region of the dead to the land of the living. We give glory to You who put on the body of a single mortal man and made it the source of life for every other mortal man. – St. Ephrem of Edessa
Easter Sunday
He is Risen . . . He is Risen indeed! Masses will be celebrated at 7:30am, 9am and 11am.
“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.”-Pope Saint John Paul II
First Friday Adoration
All are invited to spend time in Adoration immediately following the 7am daily Mass until Benediction at 7pm.
"And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." -Matthew 28:20
Divine Mercy Sunday
Join us at 3:00pm as we celebrate the mercy of our God. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 2:00pm until the start of the service.
The Annunciation of the Lord
The Solemnity of the Annunciation celebrates the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His only son. Join us for Mass at 7am or 12:10pm
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in the walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:00pm in room B-4 in the school.
Altar Rosary Society Meeting
Through shared spirituality and friendship, the Our Lady of Peace Altar Rosary Society expresses continuing devotion to Mary, Our Blessed Mother. All are welcome. Questions, call Marilyn at 814-833-4683 or Pat at 814-838-7145.
1:38 Women's Conference
At St. Jude Parish from 8:30am - Noon.
Casserole Club - Community Outreach
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Erie City Mission - Community Outreach
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Holy Hour for Vocations
Join us in a special Holy Hour on Good Shephard Sunday.
Lord, Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations.
Pastoral Council Meeting
Please pray for the leadership of our parish in a special way today.
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in room B-4 at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
First Holy Communion
Today we pray for the children coming forward to receive Holy Communion for the first time. May today be the first day of a life-long love of the Eucharist.
Men's Faith Sharing Group
Join the men of the parish in the school cafeteria for fellowship and faith sharing from 6:30-8:00pm.
First Friday Adoration
Our Lord invites you to come and rest in Him. Eucharistic Adoration in the church immediately following the 7AM Mass until Benediction at 7PM.
"Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hands full of graces, and He is ready to bestow them on anyone who asks for them."-Peter of Alcantara
Holy Hour of Adoration
Join us for a special Holy Hour for social communications.
Pope John Paul II reminds us that Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love.
Women of Faith
Join us for an opportunity to encourage and journey with other women in the walk with Christ. All are welcome to join us from 6:30-8:00pm in room B-4 in the school.
Holy Day of Obligation - The Ascension
A vigil Mass will take place at 5:30pm on May 8th. Masses for the Holy Day will take place at 7:00am, 12:10pm, and 1:30pm (school) on May 9th.
Faithful to the Finish 5k
Plan to join us for this fun, family friendly walk/run on May 13th. The race takes place at Presque Isle Beach 1 at 8:00am with an out and back course along the beach road. All proceeds benefit the Parish Endowment, investing in the next generation of faith.
Mother's Day
There is no better honor for our Mothers and the Mother figures in our lives than to offer Mass for them. Join us for Mass Saturday at 5:00pm, Sunday at 7:30am, 9am, 11am or 4:30pm.
Knights of Columbus Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast
Support the good work of the OLP Knights at the Pancake Breakfast in the school cafeteria from 8-11am. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, juice and coffee.
Altar Rosary Society Meeting
Through shared spirituality and friendship, the Our Lady of Peace Altar Rosary Society expresses continuing devotion to Mary, Our Blessed Mother. All are welcome. Questions, call Marilyn at 814-833-4683 or Pat at 814-838-7145.
Casserole Club - Community Outreach
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Erie City Mission - Community Outreach
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Pentecost
When the Holy Spirit came to the Upper Room where the disciples and the Blessed Mother were praying on Pentecost, ten days after our Lord’s Ascension into Heaven, it was with great power, in the form of a driving wind and "tongues as of fire" (Acts 2:3) descending on each of them. Come Holy Spirit fill us with courage to witness our faith with boldness!
Join us for Adoration immediately following the 4:30pm Mass until Benediction and Solemn Evening Prayer at 6pm.
Pastoral Council Meeting
Please remember Pastoral Council in your prayers as they work to create a vision and mission for our parish.
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in room B-4 at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.
Most Holy Trinity
The Trinity is one of the most fundamental beliefs of the Catholic Church. Why is Holy Trinity Sunday after Pentecost? If we desire to understand the Trinity, we need to have the gift of the Holy Spirit; we can never fully understand who God is on our own and desperately need his guidance and inspiration.
Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
Join us for a Holy Hour at 6:30pm
Men's Faith Sharing Group
Join the men of the parish in the school cafeteria room for fellowship and faith sharing.
OLP Boy Scout Troop 59 Annual Garage Sale
Saturday, June 15, 2024
8:00am to 1:00pm
Drop off donations at the School Cafeteria on Thursday and Friday, June 13th & 14th from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Absolutely NO Electronics
Casserole Club - Community Outreach
Casseroles in support of Maria House Project can be dropped off in the social room from 3:30-4:30pm. Casseroles should be pre-cooked and frozen with re-heating instructions. In you need your casserole picked up or have questions, contact Skip or Dottie Glover at 814-440-3496.
Erie City Mission - Community Outreach
Volunteer opportunity open to all parishioners age 15 and older. Prepare and serve the lunch meal to our brothers and sisters in need from 9am - 1pm at the Erie City Mission, 11th & French Streets. Contact Scott Barnes at 814-881-8889 to volunteer.
Father's Day
Today we pray for those who are fathers or father figures, we ask for their wisdom and humility in the face of the task of parenting. Join us in prayer at Mass, Saturday at 5pm or Sunday at 7:30am, 9am, 11am or 4:30pm.
Annual Emmaus Convocation
Communion Services will be offered (June 18-20) while the priests are at their annual Emmaus Convocation, a time of relaxation, education and spiritual growth for the priests and deacons of the Diocese of Erie.
The church is asked to keep our priests and deacons especially in prayer on these Emmaus days.
Pastoral Council Meeting
Please remember Pastoral Council in your prayers as they work to create a vision and mission for our parish.
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
In service to One, In service to all. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization.
Membership is open to all active Catholic men of the parish. Join us in room B-4 at the school from 6:30-8:00pm For more information, contact Grand Knight Gary Carver at 814-838-8133.